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'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior

"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."

The Premium Debate: Subscribers overwhelmingly in favour of funding Trikafta

OPINION: Premium subscribers react to news that drug could be step closer to being funded.

Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.

'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding

One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.

Jo Raphael: Our local elections need lively debate, discussion and competition

OPINION: Some fields are wide open, while others are a cakewalk.

Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'

Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.

Cystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding Trikafta

Pharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.

Spike in applications for bollards outside Bay businesses

One Rotorua store has installed planter boxes filled with concrete as makeshift bollards.

Michele Hunter: What Covid has taught me

OPINION: Covid was like a giant re-set button.

Dame joins Celebrity Treasure Island castaways

"This definitely has taken me out of my comfort zone" - Dame Susan Devoy

'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests

One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber comments on jewellery store burglaries

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on jewellery store thieves.

Jo Raphael: Since Nia Glassie's death, innocent children are still dying violently

OPINION: Since Nia's death in 2007, 174 children have been killed.

Jo Raphael: Fluoridation of water supplies Bloomfield's parting shot

OPINION: Fluoridation just one step in helping people make better oral health choices.

Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference

OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.

How a new CBD cafe plans to revitalise the hospitality industry

"This is how we can revitalise the workforce."